If examples are presented keep asking for explanations until you know exactly what was done and why.When my kids were in college and had no idea what they wanted to do after graduation, I suggested they look at the Sunday newspaper Employment Display ads section. 

But you have to have something to show/fax previous landlords and employers anyway so I stick with hard copies. 

I have been employed by the PD for over 10 years and would be able to technically retire in 9.5 , but I do not plan to have to live on a fixed income for the rest of my life. 

Does your current employer have a branch office near your new home? 

Are there any major employers close-by?

I am self-employed and cannot get ore-approved.I may have a partner who is willing to put the down payment up for me....

Strong rental markets good employers.

Bookkeeping is their wheelhouse.Salary/payroll/employment tax returns can easily be outsourced to third party platforms (e.g.

I was told I cannot use FHA again without moving at least 40 miles away from my first residence and it needs to be closer to my place of employment so that it "makes sense" to the underwriter. 

Because you are moving due to an employment situation you can sell that property and take at least a % of the gain tax free.